M.S. Theses: Recent submissions

  • Credit risk modelling and quantification 
    Çomakoğlu, Adnan. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2009., 2009.)
    Credit risk modelling and quantification is a very crucial issue in bank management and has become more popular among practitioners and academicians in recent years because of the changes and developments in banking and ...
  • Parallel machine scheduling considering job splitting and machine eligibility 
    Koyuncu, Gamze. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2009., 2009.)
    In this study, we investigate unrelated parallel machine problem with total tardiness objective. The properties of the problem are job splitting, family dependent setup structure and machine eligibility. Job splitting means ...
  • Using lagrangian relaxation and column generation for data clustering 
    Ayrancı, Mehmet. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2009., 2009.)
    Clustering is the organization of patterns, which are usually represented as vec- tors in multidimensional spaces, into a given number of groups with similar character- istics. It can be formulated as a mathematical ...
  • Designing an inventory control system for an industrial equipment distributor company 
    Genç, Mehmet. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2009., 2009.)
    The purpose of this research is finding a practical solution to an inventory management problem of a distributor company which is facing performance and delivery problems. The solution needs to be practical so that business ...
  • An approach to the FMS tool allocation problem with material handling considerations 
    Koşucuoğlu, Deniz. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2009., 2009.)
    The aim of this thesis is to propose solution methods for solving the tool allocation problem with material handling considerations faced in a Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS). The FMS is assumed be capable of handling ...
  • Admission and termination control of a two class loss system 
    Ulukuş, Mehmet Yasin. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2009., 2009.)
    In this thesis, we consider admission and termination control policies in a Markovian loss system with two classes of jobs. A class is characterized by the arrival and service rates, in addition to a fixed reward and ...
  • Maintenance planning in power systems operation 
    Günyaşar, Varol. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 1983., 1983.)
  • A simulation model for blood cholesterol dynamics and related disorders 
    Demirezen, Emre Muzaffer. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2009., 2009.)
    Cholesterol metabolism and other factors affecting its dynamics comprise a complex system which includes genetics of the person, diet, exercise, and drugs. High concentrations of cholesterol are related with higher risk ...
  • Unit disk graph coloring and its reoptimization 
    Boyacı, Arman. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2009., 2009.)
    A unit disk graph (UDG) is a graph of intersection of a set of unit disks in Euclidean plane. Motivated by frequency assignment problem in telecommunication, we consider minimum vertex coloring of unit disk graphs (ColorUDG) ...
  • A deterministic demand inventory model with advance supply information 
    Küçük, Bilge (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2009., 2009.)
    In this study we consider a periodic review, single-item inventory model under non-stationary supply availability with advance supply availability information. We have a dynamic deterministic demand and the objective is ...
  • Compenting vendors in the telecom value chain 
    Gök, Ünal. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2009., 2009.)
    We consider the competition between two vendors that serve a common telecommunication operator. The two vendors make independent investments on research and development of the same or substitutable innovative technology ...
  • Application of genetic algorithms to analysis and policy design in system dynamics 
    Eksin, Ceyhun. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2009., 2009.)
    System Dynamics is a methodology to build valid models of systems in order to come up with policies to improve their dynamic behaviors. Search algorithms are increasingly being used in model building, validation, sensitivity ...
  • Solving the capacitated multifacility Weber problem approximately 
    Boyacı, Burak. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2009., 2009.)
    In this study, we consider the capacitated multifacility Weber problem which is concerned with locating m facilities in the plane, and allocating their limited capacities to n customers at minimum total cost. In this group ...
  • Supply chain modeling analysis at alternative levels aggregation 
    Demirel, Güven. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2008., 2008.)
    Agent-based modeling t (ABM) and system dynamics (SD) are two methodologies commonly used in the modeling of complex systems, which are conventionally placed at the two ends of the aggregation spectrum. Disaggregated ABM ...
  • Table methods for random variate generation 
    Başoğlu, İsmail. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2008., 2008.)
    For stochastic simulation, the generation of random variates from different distributions is a prerequisite. In certain programming languages and software, there are already random variate generation functions of standard ...
  • Assessment of Turkish electricity imbalance based on energy demand forecast models with neyral networks 
    Demir, Utku. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2008., 2008.)
    Turkey requires reliable forecast values and assessment of its electricity imbalance to realize energy plans since it is import dependent on energy sector with very low energy intensity. Back propagation (BP), recurrent ...
  • Development of tolerance and dependence in barbiturate use: a systems modeling approach 
    Konuray, Ali Osman. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2008., 2008.)
    A system dynamics model is constructed to study the development of tolerance and dependence to phenobarbital in prolonged use. Phenobarbital is a sedative barbiturate drug whose target of action is the brain. Although its ...
  • Portfolio risk calculation and stochastic portfolio optimization by a copula based approach 
    Karadağ, Durmuş Tarık. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2008., 2008.)
    In this study we used copulas to calculate the risks of stock portfolios and developed a stochastic portfolio optimization model using copulas to find optimal portfolios. Copula is a multivariate distribution function ...
  • The application of lean manufacturing principles to an aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company 
    Açıkkollu, Cihan. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2008., 2008.)
    This study addresses the application of lean manufacturing concepts to a non-manufacturing environment – a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company. The goal of this study is to investigate how lean manufacturing ...
  • Pricing American options by simulation 
    Coşkan, Cem. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2008., 2008.)
    Pricing American options is a di cult problem in mathematical nance as no closed form solution exists. So, many approximations and numerical techniques have been developed. In option pricing, it is advantageous to use ...

Search Digital Archive


Browse

My Account